Lithocarpus confertus

Lithocarpus confertus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet confertus means 'crowded', referring to the inflorescences and infructescences.

Description

Lithocarpus confertus grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The greyish brown bark is scaly or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to long. Its dark brown or purplish acorns are ovoid and measure up to across.

Distribution and habitat

Lithocarpus confertus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp, peat swamp and lower montane forests from to elevation.